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100 million free bus journeys made by under 22s

More than 100 million free bus journeys have been made since the Scottish Government introduced free bus travel for under 22s.

Our concessionary travel schemes make getting about easier and cheaper for people in Scotland. And by making more sustainable travel choices easier to access, we can help to tackle the climate emergency as well.

Over 2 million people across Scotland can travel for free by bus, and eligible islands residents can access free ferry vouchers too.

Find out more about the free and discounted travel on offer.

Under 22s free bus travel

Young people and children in Scotland who are aged 5-21 can apply for a card to access free bus travel.

60+ or disabled free bus travel

People in Scotland who are aged 60 and over, and disabled people who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for a card to access free bus travel.

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Eligible islands residents who have a National Entitlement Card can get two free return ferry journeys to the mainland each year.

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Apply for a bus pass, how to apply.

You can apply for a National Entitlement Card (bus pass) online at getyournec.scot . From here you can also:

• Request a photo update
• Request a replacement card
• Apply to renew an expired/expiring card

If you are unable to apply online you can also apply at your local library

If you are over 60 or have a disability, you could be eligible for free bus travel to get around Scotland and your local area. You can access this via the National Entitlement Card, your pass to free bus travel in Scotland

The National Entitlement Card scheme also allows for free travel for companions where required by eligible disabled people of any age (including children under 5).

Further information can be found by visiting Transport Scotland’s website Eligibility and Conditions for the 60+ or Disabled Traveller (transport.gov.scot)

You will need to provide the following documents to prove your eligibility:

• proof of person (for example: birth certificate (unless your name has changed) or current passport or current driving licence or marriage certificate
• proof of your current address (for example: a utility bill or bank statement or television licence or council tax bill or HMRC or DWP letter)

Applicants with a disability will need to show additional proof of entitlement. See the list of accepted proofs .

Library staff will check and validate your documents before accepting your application for processing.

If you are unable to attend your local library you can also email [email protected] with the following information:

• a photograph
• proof of person
• proof of your current address
• proof of disability entitlement (if required)
• contact telephone and email address

Who can use your card?

You are the only person allowed to use your National Entitlement Card. Allowing someone else to use it is fraud and may lead to the card being cancelled and your entitlement to Scotland-wide free bus travel being withdrawn.

How we use your data

For a summary of how your personal data is used when you apply for a National Entitlement Card, download our National Entitlement Card Privacy Notice .

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National Entitlement Card and Free Travel Passes

The National Entitlement Card (NEC) can be used across many different services including as a bus pass, library card and Young Scot card. The national travel scheme provides free bus travel Scotland-wide for older people, disabled people and under 22-year-olds.

The National Entitlement Card (NEC) in Perth and Kinross delivers the following services:

• Free bus travel for Under 22s
• Free or concessionary travel for 60+ and disabled people including mental health conditions (mental illness, mental disorder and personality disorder)
• Young Scot (if you are aged 11 to 26 your card carries the PASS hologram and Euro Under 26 brand giving proof of age and local, national, and international discounts)
• Schools (all PKC secondary schools issue an NEC for cashless catering )
• Library (use your card at your local library or at school)
• Voluntary proof of age
• If you are aged 16-18, or a full time volunteer under the age of 26 the Young Scot NEC gives a 1/3 discount off the adult single fare on most local and long-distance buses in Scotland and also discount on rail journeys and season tickets.

Online services

You can access the following services online:

• Apply for a new under 22s bus pass  
• Apply for a new over 60s bus pass ( application can be made 2 weeks before 60th birthday)
• Apply for a Young Scot card  
• Apply for a new disabled bus pass  
• Apply to renew an expired / expiring card  
• Request a photo update  
• Request a replacement card

Apply online

The online service is run by the Improvement Service and enables Scottish residents to apply for and manage their card entirely online through getyournec.scot  Once your application has been processed your NEC card will be delivered to your home address. 

We will not be able to deal with enquiries for applications submitted online, you can track the progress of your application at getyournec.scot

Other ways to apply

If you are unable to apply online, you can download and complete an application form (Word doc) [52KB] and return this along with copies of supporting documents .

• All applicants must provide  proof of person, address and photograph .
• Applications for individuals with disabilities should also include proof of eligibility .

If you require a paper copy of the form to be posted out or would like to make an appointment, please contact the Customer Service Centre by phone:  01738 475000 or  email:   [email protected] .

Free bus travel for under 22s

The Freebus.scot website provides lots of information including how to apply.

If you cannot, or do not want to apply online, you can download the required form:

• Applicants with a current NEC card  Parental approval application form (Word doc) [43KB]
• Applicants with no NEC card  NEC application form (Word doc) [52KB]

Lost, stolen or damaged cards

You can request a replacement card if it is lost, stolen or damaged by emailing  [email protected]  or calling Customer Service Centre on 01738 475000 and providing the following information:  Full name, home address and date of birth.

• Please note - If the card being replaced is used for free school meals or is linked to a library account the new card will need to be taken to the school and/or library to be coded to these services.

Renew an expired or expiring card

Individuals with a disabled or companion entitlement (+1) card must provide current entitlement proof when card is due to expire.  Renewal can be done online using link above under 'Online Services' or entitlement proof documents can be emailed to [email protected] .

Documentation must be dated within the last 18 months and confirm the length of benefit entitlement.

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Festive arrangements

Our online application form is closed and will be available again from Thursday 5 January 2023.

Please visit getyournec.scot  to make a first time application, request a renewal or update to your card (photo or address).

Anyone aged 60 or over who lives in Scotland is able to travel free on virtually all scheduled local registered and long-distance bus services available to the general public using the National Entitlement Card (NEC) .

Only a small number of services will not recognise the card, for example:

• premium fare bus services
• some night services
• city sightseeing buses

There are no boundary restrictions or charges for travel within Scotland, regardless of distance.

In addition, anyone living in East Ayrshire qualifying for free bus travel also benefits from non-bus concessions operated by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) .

SPT operates a concessionary rail and subway scheme that gives discounted rail travel for anyone travelling within the SPT area.

Contact SPT for further information.

Bus services and travel information

For information about concessionary travel please visit Transport Scotland: Concessionary travel .

In addition, the Scotland-wide free bus travel includes services to and from Carlisle from Dumfries and Galloway and to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from the Scottish Borders.

Your National Entitlement Card does not give you free bus travel within Carlisle or Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Traveline Scotland provides journey planning information for people who want to use public transport to get around Scotland. 

How to apply

Apply online and access the following services:

• submit a new card application – you can apply 90 days before your 60th birthday and the application will be processed, however the card will not be dispatched until two days prior to your birthday
• request a replacement card
• update your address or photo

Apply online for the above NEC services

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National Entitlement Card (NEC) for over 60s

If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to free bus travel across Scotland and reduced fares on coaches, trains and the Subway in the Strathclyde area.

If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to free bus travel across Scotland and reduced fares on coaches, trains and the Subway in the Strathclyde area. 

Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) works as your bus pass or for getting concessions on travel in Strathclyde. You can also use it for library membership or leisure centre membership.  

Apply online for your card

You can apply online for your NEC card on the getyournec.scot website.  

You will need to provide proof of your identity, address and a photo of yourself when you apply online, so we can confirm your details.  

See what you can use as proof of your identity and address on the nec.scot website. 

You can use a device, like a laptop, tablet, or smartphone to take a digital photo and upload it with your application. 

Other ways to apply for your card

You can also apply for your NEC at most post offices. Ask at the counter for a concessionary travel application form.  

You will also need: 

• a recent passport size photograph 
• proof of age 
• proof of your current address 

See the National Entitlement Card (NEC) website for a list of acceptable proofs for identity, photographs and address .  

Send your application form to SPT by email at [email protected] or by post to: 

Concessionary Travel Card Unit  Buchanan Bus Station  10 Killermont Street  Glasgow  G2 3NW  

You should check the SPT website for updates as the SPT Concessionary Travel Card desk at Buchanan Bus Station may be closed due to coronavirus protection measures. 

It normally takes up to 4 weeks from when we receive your application by post to when you get your card. 

Change or replace your card

You can also change or replace your card online if: 

• your card is lost, damaged or stolen 
• you need to change the photo on your card 
• your address has changed. 

You'll need your 16-digit card number to change or replace your card online. If you don't know the number on your card, you should apply for a new card online  or get an application form from your local post office.  

You can also contact SPT's Concessionary Travel Unit on 0141 333 3211 or email [email protected] if you need to change or replace your card. 

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The NEC entitles you to free bus travel anywhere in Scotland

You can travel for free, at any time, on any local bus service or scheduled long-distance coach service. The card also entitles you to cheaper fares on First ScotRail trains and the Glasgow Subway.

The card, and the application process, are managed by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport . If you are applying for a 60+ card for the first time, requesting a replacement, updating your photograph or renewing an expired/expiring card you can now do this online at getyournec.scot .

See the  Concessionary Travel scheme  for further information about the concessions available and applicable restrictions.

In addition to using the card for concessionary travel, you can use it for leisure and library services. You should advise leisure and libraries staff that you have an NEC and they will set it up for you to access the service.

When corresponding with us by email, post or fax, please quote your date of birth, address, postcode, and current/most recently issued card number.

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What is it?

If you're over 60, or have a disability, you could be eligible for free or subsidised travel to get around Scotland and your local area.

The National Entitlement Card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area.

How to apply?

You can download an application form from the SPT website , or alternatively people aged 60 and over can get an application form (LS304) from their local Post Office.

People with disabilities can get an application form (NCT001) from the Social Work office or contact the SPT Travel Card Unit on 0141 333 3211 for advice on where to apply.

You will need:

• A completed application form
• A recent photograph
• Proof of age or disability
• Proof of your current address

Check the  National Entitlement Card  website for more information on proofs required to confirm your identity and address.

Young persons' Free Travel Scheme

From 31 January, 5 to 21 year olds living in Scotland will be eligible for free bus travel. 

Children and young people who are 5 to 21 years old will need a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to travel for free by bus. Parents or guardians of 5 to 15 year olds must apply on their behalf. 

Children under 5 years old already travel for free on commercial bus services and do no need a card, however you can apply two weeks before your child is due to turn 5 for their card.

Read the latest news on  Free bus travel for under 22s . Further information on the legislation can also be found on the  Transport Scotland website .

How to apply for the Young Persons' Free Travel Scheme

You can either apply online at  getyournec.scot  or (if your child's school uses it) on  parentsportal.scot . If you're applying online, you may find it useful, before starting the application process, to download or look out the documents as outlined on  getyournec.scot  that you will need. 

• If you are aged 16-21 you must apply for a new NEC yourself
• A parent or guardian must apply on behalf of 5-15 year olds and provide approval for them to travel for free by bus
• Children under 5 years old do not need a card as they already travel for free on commercial bus services

Need to get in touch about the Young Persons' Free Travel Scheme

If you need to contact somone about the the Young Persons' Free Travel Scheme you can email Glasgow Life at  [email protected] .

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Apply online for over 60's bus pass

A new online process has been set up to allow people aged 60 and over in West Lothian to apply for a free bus pass.

The process will enable customers to apply for a 60+ National Entitlement Card (NEC), often referred to as an over 60s bus pass, via the MyWestLothian portal. The 60+ NEC allows people aged 60 and over to travel on buses for free as part of the Scottish Government's transport policy. West Lothian Council also offers discounted rail fares to NEC cardholders travelling from West Lothian Stations on ScotRail train services

Customers will need to register for a MyWestLothian account in order to be able to apply for their 60+ NEC online. To register for MyWestlothian visit: https://my.westlothian.gov.uk/article/22088/MyWestLothian-Login-Register

Once registered customers should then visit https://getyournec.scot/ to fill out and submit their application for a new 60+ NEC.

At this stage customers will require the following to help them progress their application:

• A device with a camera or a webcam (laptop/tablet/phone)
• A photocard driving licence OR a passport OR a Yoti account (verified digital identity account).

Further information on how to apply for a bus pass can be found via the West Lothian Council website: https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/34295/How-to-apply-for-a-bus-pass

Executive councillor for development and transport Cathy Muldoon said: "At a time when face to face, physical interaction is limited due to restrictions surrounding the coronavirus, this new process will allow customers to complete applications from the comfort of their own homes. Customers will be able to apply for a card at a time that suits them, without having to travel to a council office to do so."

If customers do not have digital access then the council will continue to offer support to apply for a NEC via local CIS offices where a member of staff will be able to help you. Please note this process will not be in place until the council is able to re-open its front facing offices following appropriate national guidance in relation to Covid-19.

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You might be able to pay less or travel free on public transport if you:

are an older or disabled traveller

live in a more remote community in Scotland.

You can check if you're eligible and how to claim concessionary fares for bus, train and ferry travel.

You should also check with your local council to find out if there are any other concessionary travel schemes in your area.

Check if you can get free bus and coach travel in Scotland

You can get free bus and long-distance coach travel in Scotland if you’re:

under 60, disabled and meet certain conditions. 

You'll be eligible on the grounds of disability if you:

get Disability Living Allowance at the higher rate of the mobility component, or at the higher or middle rate of the care component 

get Child Disability Payment at the higher rate of the mobility component, or at the highest or middle rate of the care component

get Short-term Assistance while you challenge a Child Disability Payment decision about the higher rate of the mobility component, or the middle or highest rate of the care component

get Personal Independence Payment

get Adult Disability Payment

get Short-term Assistance while you challenge an Adult Disability Payment decision

get Attendance Allowance

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are profoundly or severely deaf

have been told not to drive on medical grounds or you would be refused a driving licence, for example if you would not meet the eyesight standard

have a learning disability or mental health condition that has lasted for more than a year. You must need to travel to health or social care appointments as part of treatment activities, care or for rehabilitation. Your ability to travel must also be impaired

are terminally ill

have a progressive degenerative condition and mobility problems

have lost one or more limbs

are an injured veteran with mobility problems

are under 16 and have a diagnosis of severe sight impairment that's been confirmed by an optician or doctor

are 16 or over and registered blind or partially sighted.

There's information about registering as sight impaired on the  Royal National Institute of Blind People website . 

Bus travel if you’re aged 5 to 21

You can apply for a card to get free bus travel for young people. This might be a good option if you do not need a companion because you won’t need to renew your card when your proof that you’re disabled expires. Find out more about  getting free bus travel if you’re under 22 .

If you need a companion to travel with you, it might be better to apply for a bus pass on the grounds of disability. You’ll need to:

show proof that you’re disabled and need a companion

renew your card when your evidence expires.

You can apply for free companion travel when you apply for your bus pass. 

How to apply for a bus pass

The pass is called a National Entitlement Card. 

Find out how to apply in your area by contacting your local council or Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT). You'll also need to send evidence. 

Find  contact details to apply for a National Entitlement Card on the Transport Scotland website . 

Check what  evidence you need to apply for a National Entitlement Card on the Transport Scotland website .

Replacing your National Entitlement Card

If your National Entitlement Card was issued because you're aged 60 or over, it won't have an expiry date.

If your card was issued because you're disabled, it will have an expiry date. You'll need to provide current evidence when you apply for a replacement card.

If your card is lost, stolen or damaged you should contact your local council or SPT to ask for a new one.

Find the  contact details to replace your National Entitlement Card on the Transport Scotland website .

Where you can use your bus pass

Your National Entitlement Card is your bus pass. It gives you the same rights as a full-fare paying passenger.

You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services. You can use it for as many journeys as you want.

You cannot use your bus pass on some services, such as premium-fare night buses and city sightseeing buses. 

Free bus travel for a companion

You can get free bus travel for a companion if you cannot travel alone because you're disabled. You can apply for this at the same time as a card for yourself.

Your companion does not have to be the same person every time you travel, but they have to be over 5 years of age.

You'll need proof that you're not able to travel alone like your benefit award letter or a copy of your blind registration certificate.

You'll be eligible for free companion travel if you:

live in a care home, residential home or hospital and you're eligible for the higher or middle rate of the care component of Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Adult Disability Payment or Attendance Allowance

get Disability Living Allowance at the higher or middle rate of the care component 

get Child Disability Payment at the highest or middle rate of the care component

get Short-term Assistance while you challenge a Child Disability Payment decision about the highest or middle rate of the care component

get Personal Independence Payment at the standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component

get Adult Disability Payment at the standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component

get Short-term Assistance while you challenge an Adult Disability Payment decision about the standard or enhanced rate of the daily living component

get war pensions constant attendance allowance

are registered as severely sight impaired (blind)

are under 16 and have a diagnosis of severe sight impairment that's been confirmed by an optician or doctor. 

You can get more information about  travelling with a companion on the Transport Scotland website .

Bus pass and free companion travel if you're not eligible for Personal Independence Payment

If you have a free bus pass or a bus pass with a companion logo and you're assessed for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) but don’t qualify for it, you can keep your card until it expires.

How to report misuse of free bus passes

You can report misuse of free bus passes, such as:

passengers using passes which don't belong to them

passengers using fraudulent cards

bus firms giving passengers a ticket for a longer journey than they actually make.

You can call Transport Scotland free on 0800 328 5690 , or email  [email protected] .

Using buses and coaches if you're disabled

You can find out more about  access rights when travelling by bus .

Train travel

You can find information about  concessionary travel schemes on the National Rail website .

If travelling by train is difficult because you're disabled, you might be eligible to travel free under the  Scottish National Blind Persons Scheme  or to buy a Disabled Persons Railcard.

Disabled Persons Railcard

If you have the Disabled Persons Railcard you can get:

1/3 off most rail fares throughout Great Britain.

1/3 off an adult companion's rail fare. 

The Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for a 1-year card, or £54 for a 3-year card.

You can get a Disabled Persons Railcard if you:

are registered as blind or partially sighted - there's information about registration on the Royal National Institute of Blind People website

are registered as deaf or use a hearing aid

have epilepsy and either: have repeated attacks even though you receive drug treatment; or are not allowed to drive because of your epilepsy

get Child Disability Payment or Disability Living Allowance, either at the higher or lower rate of the mobility component or at the higher or middle rate of the care component

get Adult Disability Payment or Personal Independence Payment

get Severe Disablement Allowance

get War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement

get War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more

are buying or leasing a vehicle through the Motability scheme.

You can find out how to apply on the Disabled Persons Railcard website .

If you're disabled but don't have a railcard

There are other concessionary discounts on fares available for registered blind and partially sighted people or wheelchair users who do not have a Disabled Persons Railcard:

34% off first class, or standard anytime singles or returns

34% off first class, or standard anytime day single

50% off first class, or standard anytime day return.

Season tickets for blind or partially sighted people

If you're registered blind or partially sighted, you can buy 1 adult season ticket that lets a companion travel with you on National Rail services for free. It does not have to be the same person travelling with you on every journey.

If you're travelling on your own, you might qualify for free travel under the  Scottish National Blind Persons Scheme .

You can find more information about eligibility and the proof you will need when buying a railcard or claiming concessionary fares on the  Disabled Persons Railcard website .

Ferry travel

You can get 2 free return ferry journeys to the Scottish mainland each year if you:

are a resident of the Western Isles, Orkney or Shetland, and

have a National Entitlement Card for free bus travel in Scotland.

You can get more information about  free ferry travel on the Transport Scotland website .

You might be entitled to free ferry travel under the Scottish National Blind Persons scheme if you:

are registered blind or partially sighted, and

have the eye symbol on your National Entitlement Card.

To find out if your journey is free, check with the ferry operator.

Scottish National Blind Persons scheme

This is a voluntary scheme operated by local councils, COSLA and transport operators.

The scheme offers free rail, ferry and tram travel to registered blind or partially sighted people in Scotland.

To be eligible for the Scottish National Blind Persons scheme, your National Entitlement Card must have the eye symbol on it.

Contact your local council to find out more about the scheme.

This scheme does not offer free or concessionary rail travel to a companion. For information about concessionary rail travel for a companion, see  Disabled Persons Railcard  and  season tickets .

Air Discount Scheme for Highlands and Islands

If you live in Colonsay, Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles, Islay, Jura, Caithness or North West Sutherland you might be entitled to reduced air fares on certain routes.

If you're a student from one of these areas studying away from home you can also use the scheme.

The Scottish government Air Discount Scheme gives a discount of 50% on the air fare on certain routes. Find more information, including how to register to use the scheme, on the  Air Discount Scheme website .

Local concessionary schemes

You should check with your local council if there are any special travel schemes available in your area. Some local councils fund special travel schemes for particular groups in the community. This would be in addition to the National Entitlement Card.

Some local councils run Taxi Card schemes for people with severe mobility difficulties, who cannot use public transport, to be able to use taxis at a reduced rate.

In some areas, you can't have both a National Entitlement Card and a Taxi Card.

Help with travel costs for jobseekers

You can get some help with travel costs if you're a jobseeker.

You can get a Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card from your local job centre. You need to have been claiming Jobseeker's Allowance or job hunting and claiming Universal Credit. You need to have been claiming the relevant benefit for:

3 to 9 months if you're 18 to 24 years old, or

3 to 12 months if you're over 25 years old.

Different travel providers might offer different deals. Once you have your Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card, check what is on offer from the transport providers that you need to use.

From ScotRail, you can claim 2 free return tickets per month to attend interviews. Once you have a job, you can get a free ScotRail ticket for the first month at work. For more information go to the  ScotRail website .

There are also discounts available from Stagecoach. Find out more on the  Stagecoach website .

Help with the travel costs of starting a job

If you’re starting a job, you might be able to get a Job Start Payment to help with travel costs if you’re:

16 to 24 years old, or a care leaver aged 16 to 25

getting certain benefits.

Find out more about Job Start Payment .

Accessible Vehicle and Blue Badge schemes

If you’re eligible for a bus or rail pass, you might also be able to get:

a car, scooter or powered wheelchair from the Accessible Vehicle and Equipment scheme

a Blue Badge - to help you or someone who drives you around park more conveniently. 

You might be entitled to more concessions if you have a Blue Badge, such as exemption from road tax.

You can find out more about the Blue Badge scheme .

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If you're 60 or over or you have a disability, you might be eligible for public transport concessions – from discounts on your rail journeys to a free bus pass.

What transport concessions are available?

Can i get a free bus pass, can i get a discount on train travel, can i get a london freedom pass, what if i have difficulty using public transport, what if i'm unable to use public transport, more travel concessions questions.

There are several national public transport concessions available to older and disabled people. Some entitle you to discounts on your fares, while others allow you to travel for free.

Eligibility for these concessions depends on whether you have a disability or your age. 

Depending on your age and your circumstances, you might be able to get one of the following free bus passes, which allow you to travel free on local buses:

• an older person's bus pass
• a disabled person's bus pass

What age do I have to be to get an older person's bus pass?

You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men.

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If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.

Apply for your 60+ London Oyster photocard on the TFL website

How can I get a disabled person's bus pass?

There's no central provider of the disabled person's bus pass – to find out if you're eligible and how to apply, you need to get in touch with your local council.

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Are there any other discounts if I'm an older person or I'm disabled?

It's a good idea to contact individual transport operators to see if they offer discounts.

For instance, National Express offers Coachcards. These are discount cards for older or disabled customers. You buy them for a set fee of £15.00 and they get you a third off the cost of your travel across the year.

Find out more and order a Coachcard on the National Express website

Depending on your age and circumstances, you might be entitled to one of the below railcards:

• a Senior Railcard
• a Disabled Person's Railcard

Both railcards are discount cards. You buy them for a set fee to last either 1 or 3 years and they get you a third off the cost of your train travel.

Can I get a Senior Railcard?

The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 or over to buy.

You can apply on the Senior Railcard website using a valid passport or UK driving licence as ID. Or, you can apply in person at most staffed railway stations.

Find out more about the Senior Railcard and apply online

Can I get a Disabled Person's Railcard?

The Disabled Person's Railcard is available to you if you meet one of the following criteria:

• you're registered as deaf or use a hearing aid
• you're registered as having a visual impairment
• you have epilepsy
• you receive a disability-related benefit, such as  Personal Independence Payment
• you receive War or Service Disablement pension
• you receive Attendance Allowance
• you receive Severe Disablement Allowance
• you receive War Pensioner's mobility supplement

Find out more about the Disabled Person's Railcard and apply online

Freedom Passes give London residents free travel in the city – including National Rail services, the Underground, buses, river services and trams – and free local bus journeys nationally.

If you live in London, you can apply for a Freedom Pass if one of the following applies to you:

• you've reached State Pension age
• you have a disability.

Find out more about Freedom Passes and apply on the London Councils website

National Rail has an interactive tool called Stations Made Easy, designed to help people find their way around stations and find more accessible routes, avoiding potential difficulties like stairs. This may be helpful if you have difficulty using public transport because of your health. 

Find out more and use the tool on the National Rail website

If you're disabled, you can't use public transport, or you don't have access to a car, you might also be able to use a community transport scheme – such as a social car, dial-a-ride, or taxicard scheme.

Shopmobility schemes help people shop in town centres by lending out wheelchairs and scooters. Some local councils also offer concessions on local public transport.

To find out what's available in your area, you can contact your local council or your local Age UK.

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New update on calls to extend free bus pass travel for older people across the uk.

The Department for Transport has rejected proposals in an online petition calling for the concessionary bus pass for people of State Pension age to be extended to cover travel across all parts of the UK. In its written response on Tuesday, the Department said that the concessionary travel scheme is restricted to within each nation of the United Kingdom and there are “no plans to introduce mutual recognition of the separate schemes”.

More than 14,900 people have shown support for the e-petition created by Charles David Smith, who argues that giving older people the option to travel for free across all four nations of the UK would “enhance their lives”. At present, the pass can only be used in the country where it has been issued, meaning people in Scotland can use it anywhere north of the border - but not in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

It emerged earlier this year it could be possible to allow people with a concessionary bus pass to travel throughout the UK - in the future. However, Minister for Roads and Local Transport Guy Opperman MP said there are no present plans to “introduce such an arrangement”.

In the response on the petitions-parliament website , the Department for Transport said: “Concessionary travel is a devolved policy area and as such, the benefits and restrictions for the concessionary bus pass differs between the devolved nations of the UK.

“This means, in effect, that there are different schemes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so the administrative arrangements are entirely separate.”

It continued: “The Government recognises the importance of the concessionary travel scheme and that is why the Government supports Council spending of around £1 billion each year on concessionary travel. However, the scheme is primarily intended to support local bus travel to assist with access to essential local services, staying active and avoiding isolation.”

The response did address the legislation which could make it possible for the rules to change in the future.

It said: “The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 contains a power to allow for mutual recognition of bus passes across the UK through future regulations. However, integrating these separate concessionary travel schemes would not be straightforward.

“This is due to the different benefits and restrictions for the concessionary bus pass which exist in each of the devolved nations, this includes the fact that the age at which a person becomes eligible for the mandatory travel concession differs between England, and Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

The Department for Transport added that it would “increase the costs of the scheme in England and mutual recognition could result in local authorities funding concessions for visitors that are not available to local residents” but added there are “no current plans to introduce mutual recognition”.

It concluded: “The Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007 does give power to local authorities in England to negotiate agreements with their neighbouring counterparts in Scotland and Wales to allow passes to be used on local services where the route may cross the border."

At 100,000 signatures the petition would be considered by the Petitions Committee for debate in Parliament. You can view the petition and full response from the UK Government online here.

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You can replace a bus pass has been lost, stolen, or is damaged.

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Once you apply to replace or update your bus pass, your existing bus pass will be cancelled.  

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